Senior Claims Examiner – Casualty & Coverage

Markel; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Markel in Denver, CO is seeking a qualified claims professional to resolve moderate complexity Workers’ Compensation claims across multiple jurisdictions. You will handle investigations, negotiations, and settlements, while coordinating with underwriting and defense counsel on coverage and litigation matters.

The role requires a college degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of insurance experience.
• College degree required; professional designations preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues in writing and verbally; recognize alternative approaches.
• Travel required approximately 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and settle non-complex primary and excess policy casualty claims including negligence, premise liability, commercial automobile, construction bodily injury, construction defect, product liability, and sexual assault.
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess casualty policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine coverage correspondence; communicate coverage positions to policyholders and stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.
• Manage nationwide litigation; appoint and manage defense counsel; work toward expeditious and economical resolution; assist claims/vendor teams with issues.
• Communicate with underwriting to manage claims and alert of significant developments.
• Provide information on pertinent issues affecting professional liability product lines; participate in agent functions as required.
• Contribute to implementing initiatives and action plans from management; support ongoing training for claims examiners.

Skills

Insurance experience

Communication skills

Litigation management

Travel flexibility

Education

College degree

Job description

Markel in Denver, CO is seeking a qualified claims professional to resolve moderate complexity Workers’ Compensation claims across multiple jurisdictions. You will handle investigations, negotiations, and settlements, while coordinating with underwriting and defense counsel on coverage and litigation matters.

The role requires a college degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex issues.